ESP MATERIALS FOR STUDENT OF INFORMATICS MANAGEMENT AND COMPUTER ACADEMY.
ABSTRACT
Manurung, Marasi S.P. 2010. ESP Materials for StudenJs of Informatics
Managtmrent and Computer Academy. Thesis, Applied Linguistics State
University of Medan.
Since English is an international language, government decides it as one of the
compulsory ·subject taught in any level of education. Therefore, in higher
education it is taught not only for English department students but also for those
who are m~oring
in Informatics Management and Computer Academy. However,
English which is taught in this major is not General English anymore. English is
taught for them in order they can use it to support their studying in their major.
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is the suitable and important course to be
applied to teach those students. ESP course is designed to meet the needs of
learners in studying English. Thus the materials given to the students must be
relevant to their basic knowledge. English is not a separated part in their studying,
but it is an integrated part which can support the students to master their main
knowledge, in this case computer knowledge. This research is conducted in order
to find out the suitable and interesting English course materials for those students.
Those materials can be taken by collecting the data from the questionnaires and
interviews to the students and the lecturer. Then the data were analyzed to get the
students' needs. The fmdings of this research show that the most dominant
language skills needed by those students are speaking and reading. Furthermore,
the students needed materials which are actual materials relating to their major.
These actual materials are expected to stimulate students to study English. The
students had some difficulties in English. The students found difficulties in
reading computer text book and in reading menu used in the computer. In
speaking the students found difficulties to make a good dialogue or to chat with
other people from around the world by using internet Therefore, this research
tries to help them to solve their difficulties by having suitable and interesting
materials in studying English.
Keywords: ESP, Informatics.
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A THESIS
ESP MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS OF INFORMATICS
MANAGEMENTANDCOMPUTERACADEMY
Registration Number: 072188330027
ENGLISH APPLIED LINGUISTICS STUDY P.ROGRAM
THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF ~EDA
This thesis was examined on 24 1h February 2010 by Board of Examiners
Approval by
Adviser Commission
APPROVAL
This thesis was examined on 24th February 2010 by Board of Examiners
Prof. Tina Mariany Arifin, M.A., Ph.D.
Prof. Dr. bince Sihombing, M.Pd.
Prof. T. Silvana Sinar, M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Eddy Setia, M.Ed., TESP
Dr. Didik Santoso, M.Pd.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all the greatest thank is dedicated to Jesus Christ for His blessing and
guidance which enable the writer to complete his study.
For the unforgettable and co-operative attitude of the advisers, first of all, the
writer would like to thank Prof. Tina Mariany, MA.,Ph.D. as the first adviser, who
provided more insights into starting this thesis project and who has
encouraged the writer to go on with the work despite many llifficulties. Her
suggestions and advices on how to make the research scientifically
highly appreciated.
On this occasion, the writer also wishes to thank Prof. Dr. Lince Sihombing,
M.Pd., as the second adviser, who has never failed to motivate the writer tO do
what is the best in terms of academic achievement. Her encouraging advices
which make the writer able to complete the thesis is most useful and invaluable.
provide assistance in dealing with administrative procedures.
his
lectures,
Prof.
]).P.
Tampubolon,P .D., Prof. Amrin Saragih, MA., Ph.D., Prof M. Silitonga, Ph.D.,
Prof. M. Bu
-Butar, Ph.D., Prof. T. Silvana Sinar, Ph.D, Dr. Berlin Sibarani,
M.Pd., Dr. Eddy Setia; M.Ed.,TESP., Dr. Didik Santoso, M.P-d. Then, the writer
would like to thank his beloved wife, Asina Br. Siallagan, his beloved father, the
late P. Manurung and his beloved mother, N. Br. s.iallagan, his sisters, Rosdiana
11
and Dame Manurung and also all his relatives for their motivation, prayers and
many other things to let him continue and finish his study.
Special thanks is delivered to Dedi Hartama, S.T, Director of AMIK
TUNAS BANGSA P-ematangsiantar and Mr. Alben Sigiro, the English lecturer of
AMIK TUNAS BANGSA Pematangsiantar,
Finally, the writer's gratitude goes to his classmates
Wiki, Masdelina, Irsyad, Yolferi, Solehuddin, Ayu, Olivia,Okpiriany, Maria,
Nani, Mery , Yohana for their supports and prayers.
Medan,
The writer,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ABSTRACT ·························································-·······································
ACKNOWI.EDGEMENTS...........................................................................
ii
TABLE OF CONTENT············································-···································
iv
LIST OF TABLES ••...•.•..•.....••........••.•••..•.•...•...••.•••.••......••••....••••••••••......•.••••
vii
LI T OF FIGURES ·················································································:·····
viii
LIST OF APPENDIXES................................................................................
ix
CHAPTER I
CHAPTERII
INTRODUCfiON
1.1
Background of The Study.........................................
)
1.2
Problem of The Study ................. ........... .... ...............
6
1.3
Objective of The Study .............................................
6
1.4
Scope of The Study...................................................
6
1.5
Significance of The Study ....................................... .
THEORETICALORIENTATION
English for Specific Purposes Materials ...................
7
2.2 English For Academic Purposes ...............................
7
se (E P)................ ..........
9
2.1
9
10
2.4
2.3 .3 Classification of ESP.......................................
13
The Role of ESP in English Teaching.......................
14
iv
2.5
Needs Analysis..........................................................
14
2.5.1 What Are Target Needs...................................
15
2.5.1.1 Neceessities......................................
15
15
2.5.1.2 Wants................................................
15
How to Get Infonnation About Target eeds...........
16
2. 7 Approach to Course Design ......................................
16
2.6
2. 7.2 Skill Centered Course Design ........................ .
2. 7.3 A Learning - Centered Approach ................. .
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2.7.3.2 Course design is a dynamic Process.
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2.8.3 The Masterials Syllabus ................................. .
20
21
22
2.10.1 The Leamer...................................................
22
2.1 0.2 The Society....................................................
23
v
CHAPTER ID
2.1 0.3 The Subject Matter........................................
24
2.11 Materials Model Design............................................
26
2.12 Materials Evaluation ................... .......... .................. ..
28
2.1J Informatics ................................................................
32
METHOD OF RESEARCH
3.2
Data Source...............................................................
35
3.4
Technique in Analyzing the Data..............................
36
.·
CHAPTER IV
DATA ANALYSIS RESEARCH FINDINGS
-
4.2.2. Students' Lack................................................
41
4.2.3. Students Learning Needs ............................... .
4.2.4. Material Production........................................ .
HAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
5.1
Conclusions...............................................................
vi
54
LIST OF TABLES
Table
Page
Table 4.1
Students Target Need of Language Skill..................................
39
Table 4.2
Students Lack ..........................................................................
42
Table 4.3
Students Preference of Teaching Methodology.......................
44
Table 4.4
Students Preference of Material Learning................................
44
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LIST OF FIGURES
Page
Figure
Figure 2.1
ESP Classification by Experience............................................
13
Figure 2.2
ESP Classification by Professional :Area .................................
13
Figure 2.3
The Learning -Centered Course Design...................................
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of The Study
The present era is popularly known as the era of globalization with the
rapid advance in science and technology. It can be seen that all aspects of our
life are influenced by the science and tee ology. Every
· e and
everywhere, the people use the product of the science and tecli'nology. Some
of the products are like mobile phone and internet. These two things influence
the daily life activities. These products make the world smaller and smaller.
To keep up with the development of science and technology, a goo3
Manurung, Marasi S.P. 2010. ESP Materials for StudenJs of Informatics
Managtmrent and Computer Academy. Thesis, Applied Linguistics State
University of Medan.
Since English is an international language, government decides it as one of the
compulsory ·subject taught in any level of education. Therefore, in higher
education it is taught not only for English department students but also for those
who are m~oring
in Informatics Management and Computer Academy. However,
English which is taught in this major is not General English anymore. English is
taught for them in order they can use it to support their studying in their major.
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is the suitable and important course to be
applied to teach those students. ESP course is designed to meet the needs of
learners in studying English. Thus the materials given to the students must be
relevant to their basic knowledge. English is not a separated part in their studying,
but it is an integrated part which can support the students to master their main
knowledge, in this case computer knowledge. This research is conducted in order
to find out the suitable and interesting English course materials for those students.
Those materials can be taken by collecting the data from the questionnaires and
interviews to the students and the lecturer. Then the data were analyzed to get the
students' needs. The fmdings of this research show that the most dominant
language skills needed by those students are speaking and reading. Furthermore,
the students needed materials which are actual materials relating to their major.
These actual materials are expected to stimulate students to study English. The
students had some difficulties in English. The students found difficulties in
reading computer text book and in reading menu used in the computer. In
speaking the students found difficulties to make a good dialogue or to chat with
other people from around the world by using internet Therefore, this research
tries to help them to solve their difficulties by having suitable and interesting
materials in studying English.
Keywords: ESP, Informatics.
-z
~
m
A THESIS
ESP MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS OF INFORMATICS
MANAGEMENTANDCOMPUTERACADEMY
Registration Number: 072188330027
ENGLISH APPLIED LINGUISTICS STUDY P.ROGRAM
THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF ~EDA
This thesis was examined on 24 1h February 2010 by Board of Examiners
Approval by
Adviser Commission
APPROVAL
This thesis was examined on 24th February 2010 by Board of Examiners
Prof. Tina Mariany Arifin, M.A., Ph.D.
Prof. Dr. bince Sihombing, M.Pd.
Prof. T. Silvana Sinar, M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Eddy Setia, M.Ed., TESP
Dr. Didik Santoso, M.Pd.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all the greatest thank is dedicated to Jesus Christ for His blessing and
guidance which enable the writer to complete his study.
For the unforgettable and co-operative attitude of the advisers, first of all, the
writer would like to thank Prof. Tina Mariany, MA.,Ph.D. as the first adviser, who
provided more insights into starting this thesis project and who has
encouraged the writer to go on with the work despite many llifficulties. Her
suggestions and advices on how to make the research scientifically
highly appreciated.
On this occasion, the writer also wishes to thank Prof. Dr. Lince Sihombing,
M.Pd., as the second adviser, who has never failed to motivate the writer tO do
what is the best in terms of academic achievement. Her encouraging advices
which make the writer able to complete the thesis is most useful and invaluable.
provide assistance in dealing with administrative procedures.
his
lectures,
Prof.
]).P.
Tampubolon,P .D., Prof. Amrin Saragih, MA., Ph.D., Prof M. Silitonga, Ph.D.,
Prof. M. Bu
-Butar, Ph.D., Prof. T. Silvana Sinar, Ph.D, Dr. Berlin Sibarani,
M.Pd., Dr. Eddy Setia; M.Ed.,TESP., Dr. Didik Santoso, M.P-d. Then, the writer
would like to thank his beloved wife, Asina Br. Siallagan, his beloved father, the
late P. Manurung and his beloved mother, N. Br. s.iallagan, his sisters, Rosdiana
11
and Dame Manurung and also all his relatives for their motivation, prayers and
many other things to let him continue and finish his study.
Special thanks is delivered to Dedi Hartama, S.T, Director of AMIK
TUNAS BANGSA P-ematangsiantar and Mr. Alben Sigiro, the English lecturer of
AMIK TUNAS BANGSA Pematangsiantar,
Finally, the writer's gratitude goes to his classmates
Wiki, Masdelina, Irsyad, Yolferi, Solehuddin, Ayu, Olivia,Okpiriany, Maria,
Nani, Mery , Yohana for their supports and prayers.
Medan,
The writer,
a
z
?
m
~9
&,_,I
lll
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ABSTRACT ·························································-·······································
ACKNOWI.EDGEMENTS...........................................................................
ii
TABLE OF CONTENT············································-···································
iv
LIST OF TABLES ••...•.•..•.....••........••.•••..•.•...•...••.•••.••......••••....••••••••••......•.••••
vii
LI T OF FIGURES ·················································································:·····
viii
LIST OF APPENDIXES................................................................................
ix
CHAPTER I
CHAPTERII
INTRODUCfiON
1.1
Background of The Study.........................................
)
1.2
Problem of The Study ................. ........... .... ...............
6
1.3
Objective of The Study .............................................
6
1.4
Scope of The Study...................................................
6
1.5
Significance of The Study ....................................... .
THEORETICALORIENTATION
English for Specific Purposes Materials ...................
7
2.2 English For Academic Purposes ...............................
7
se (E P)................ ..........
9
2.1
9
10
2.4
2.3 .3 Classification of ESP.......................................
13
The Role of ESP in English Teaching.......................
14
iv
2.5
Needs Analysis..........................................................
14
2.5.1 What Are Target Needs...................................
15
2.5.1.1 Neceessities......................................
15
15
2.5.1.2 Wants................................................
15
How to Get Infonnation About Target eeds...........
16
2. 7 Approach to Course Design ......................................
16
2.6
2. 7.2 Skill Centered Course Design ........................ .
2. 7.3 A Learning - Centered Approach ................. .
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2.7.3.2 Course design is a dynamic Process.
m
2.8.3 The Masterials Syllabus ................................. .
20
21
22
2.10.1 The Leamer...................................................
22
2.1 0.2 The Society....................................................
23
v
CHAPTER ID
2.1 0.3 The Subject Matter........................................
24
2.11 Materials Model Design............................................
26
2.12 Materials Evaluation ................... .......... .................. ..
28
2.1J Informatics ................................................................
32
METHOD OF RESEARCH
3.2
Data Source...............................................................
35
3.4
Technique in Analyzing the Data..............................
36
.·
CHAPTER IV
DATA ANALYSIS RESEARCH FINDINGS
-
4.2.2. Students' Lack................................................
41
4.2.3. Students Learning Needs ............................... .
4.2.4. Material Production........................................ .
HAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
5.1
Conclusions...............................................................
vi
54
LIST OF TABLES
Table
Page
Table 4.1
Students Target Need of Language Skill..................................
39
Table 4.2
Students Lack ..........................................................................
42
Table 4.3
Students Preference of Teaching Methodology.......................
44
Table 4.4
Students Preference of Material Learning................................
44
,•
-z
?
m
vii
LIST OF FIGURES
Page
Figure
Figure 2.1
ESP Classification by Experience............................................
13
Figure 2.2
ESP Classification by Professional :Area .................................
13
Figure 2.3
The Learning -Centered Course Design...................................
18
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?
m
viii
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of The Study
The present era is popularly known as the era of globalization with the
rapid advance in science and technology. It can be seen that all aspects of our
life are influenced by the science and tee ology. Every
· e and
everywhere, the people use the product of the science and tecli'nology. Some
of the products are like mobile phone and internet. These two things influence
the daily life activities. These products make the world smaller and smaller.
To keep up with the development of science and technology, a goo3